Composer

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George Frederick Handel

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Cantata

Compose Date

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1707

Average_duration

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34:13

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Il Delirio Amoroso (Da Quel Giorno Fatale), HWV 99 is a cantata composed by George Frederick Handel in 1707. It premiered in Rome, Italy, on February 14, 1707, during Handel's time there as a young composer. The cantata is written for soprano soloist, two violins, viola, and basso continuo. The cantata is divided into five movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement, "Da Quel Giorno Fatale," is a recitative that sets the scene for the rest of the cantata. The soprano soloist sings of her despair and anguish after being abandoned by her lover. The second movement, "Un Pensiero Voli in Cielo," is an aria that expresses the soprano's longing for her lover. The music is light and airy, with a sense of yearning and hopefulness. The third movement, "Per Te Mi Struggo, Per Te Mi Consumo," is another recitative that continues the soprano's lament. She sings of her physical and emotional pain, and her desire to be reunited with her lover. The fourth movement, "Lascia Ch'io Pianga," is perhaps the most famous of the cantata. It is a beautiful aria that showcases Handel's gift for melody and emotional expression. The soprano sings of her tears and her longing for her lover, and the music is filled with a sense of sadness and resignation. The final movement, "Tornami a Vagheggiar," is an upbeat aria that brings the cantata to a close. The soprano sings of her renewed hope and joy at the thought of being reunited with her lover. Overall, Il Delirio Amoroso (Da Quel Giorno Fatale), HWV 99 is a beautiful and emotional work that showcases Handel's skill as a composer. The music is filled with a sense of longing, despair, and hope, and the soprano soloist is given ample opportunity to showcase her vocal range and emotional depth.

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